Definition

Describing something that relates to a catastrophic event or a complete destruction, often with a sense of prophecy or revelation.

Example

The movie depicted an apocalyptic world where humanity struggled to survive after a global disaster.

Conversation

Did you see that new movie about the end of the world?

Yeah, it was pretty intense with all the apocalyptic scenes.

I know right? The visuals really made it feel real.

Totally! It left me thinking about what could happen in an apocalyptic scenario.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apocalyptic is formed from "apo-" (meaning away from) and "kalyptikos" (from Greek "kalyptō", meaning to cover or conceal). The term originally refers to a revelation or uncovering of hidden truths, often associated with prophetic visions of the end times.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uncovering' hidden truths ('apo-' means away from, and 'kalyptikos' relates to covering) to remember that 'apocalyptic' refers to revealing significant, often dramatic events.

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